SHARP-PAKISTAN conducted a training workshop for Police Officials at Indus Hotel, Hyderabad on 4th September, 2018 in collaboration with UNHCR. PARTICIPANTS: The Inspectors, Sub Inspectors,/SHOs and IOs from different Police Stations from Lower parts of Sindh (Hayderabad, Jamshoro, Matyari, Tando M Khan, Tando Allahyar etc) were present to attend this training. The total number of participants who were present in the training were 40. Opening: At first, Mr. Sikander (FM. SHARP Karachi Ofice) opened the session Read More …

On 30th August 2018, SHARP/ALAC II team organized a very successful one day training workshop for the police officials on the topic of “Human & Refugee Rights in the Light of Relevant Laws and Notifications”, aiming to highlight the current status of Human Rights & Afghan Status in Pakistan. Participants: The participants included senior Police officials from District Gujranwala. Introduction of sharp by Ms. Imrana Hasham Lawyer ALAc II Ms. Imrana welcomed the participants with the introduction Read More …

Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) or UNHCR-issued documents, who are planning to return to Afghanistan from Pakistan under the UN Refugee Agency’s facilitated voluntary repatriation programme are informed, that the UNHCR Voluntary Repatriation Centres (VRC) in Azakhel, Nowshera and Baleli, Quetta will be closed on account of Eid-ul-Adha, from Tuesday 21 August to Thursday 23 August 2018. The centres will reopen on Friday 24 August 2018. As per usual practice, Afghan refugees in Read More …

Post title: Lawyer Duty station: Islamabad No. of positions: 01, Female Job Description: The incumbent will act as Lawyer under the direct supervision of Team Leader: To deal with refugees / asylum seekers and respect and dignity. To listen to refugees/asylum seekers to talk about issues they feel they cannot normally share with others; Actively listen to client concerns and empathizing with their position; Accepting without bias the issues raised by refugees/asylum seekers; To help refugees/asylum seekers Read More …

Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) or UNHCR-issued documents, who are planning to return to Afghanistan from Pakistan under the UN Refugee Agency’s facilitated voluntary repatriation programme are informed, that the UNHCR Voluntary Repatriation Centres (VRC) in Azakhel, Nowshera and Baleli, Quetta will be closed on the day of Pakistan’s general election, Wednesday 25 July 2018. The centres will reopen on Thursday, 26 July 2018. As per usual practice, Afghan refugees in Pakistan who Read More …

A one day capacity building activity for Lawyers, was conducted under IPLAAR project at Swabi on 19th July, 2018 with the aim to build capacity of lawyers on the subject of Refugee rights and protection. The participants (Total: 35, 28 Male and 07 Female) included Junior and senior lawyers and members of District Bar Association (Swabi). The session started with registration of Read More …

An Interim notification has been issued by Ministry of SAFRON regarding the PoR expiry on 29-Jun-2018. According to the notification, there are clear instructions to Law Enforcement Agencies not to harass or take any adverse action against afghan refugees till the finalization of decision beyond 30th June 2018. Here is the notification:

Post title: Programme/Data Officer Duty station: Islamabad No. of positions: 01 Job Description: Under the overall supervision of the Director, Legal Assistance Programme (LAP), the Programme / Data Officer will perform following functions the details of which are articulated below. Responsibilities and duties will include: Assist in the project formulation and programme development of SHARP. Familiarize with SHARP policies, standards and procedures. Actively listen to client concerns and empathizing with their position; Select, organize and summary background Read More …

Post title: Lawyer Duty station: Haripur No. of positions: 01, Female Job Description: The incumbent will act as Lawyer under the direct supervision of Field Manager: To deal with refugees / asylum seekers and respect and dignity. To listen to refugees/asylum seekers to talk about issues and provide them legal guidance; Actively listen to client concerns and empathizing with their position; Accepting without bias the issues raised by refugees/asylum seekers; To help refugees/asylum seekers towards a deeper Read More …